Jacky Barker
Jacky Barker is the founder of In the Cove and now contributes as a journalist to the independent local news source she created. A former lawyer and long-time Lane Cove community advocate, Jacky established In the Cove to help residents stay informed, connected and engaged with local news, events and issues that matter. Her contribution to the community has been recognised through several local awards, including Lane Cove Woman of the Year in 2017 and 2023.
Mentor Celia May Celebrated at the Greenwich Sailing Club
On Sunday, 1 February 2026, the Greenwich Sailing Club gathered to honour Celia May as she celebrated 40 years of sailing in the Mirror Dinghy Class.
Every summer, you will see Celia out on the...
Former Lane Cove Resident Serena Geddes Launches Ella Forever with Inspiration from Lane Cove...
Former Lane Cove resident Serena Geddes is an internationally published children’s book author and illustrator, best known for the popular series Howzat Pat, Lulu Bell, and Mia Megastar, as well as picture books such...
Get Involved in Clean Up Australia Day 2026
Clean Up Australia Day is on Sunday, 1 March this year.
Clean Up Australia Day organisers are calling on individuals, families, schools, and community groups across the country to register now and get in on...
Need Help to Get that Job? Find Out About Lane Cove Council’s Get...
For the past couple of years, Lane Cove Council has been hosting Get That Job workshops for residents who have been made redundant or are struggling to find employment.
It's a free programme that has provided Lane...
Lane Cove’s Seven Spices Awarded an AGFG Chef Hat for Second Year In a...
Lane Cove restaurant Seven Spices has cemented its place among Australia’s best, taking home an Australian Good Food Guide (AGFG) Chef Hat for the second year in a row.
Seven Spices is in the “Bakers...
Lane Cove Market Square Toilet Closures Impacting Tenants and Their Employees
The long-awaited upgrade of the Lane Cove Market Square toilets is finally underway.
The centre managers, Knight Frank, closed all the toilets simultaneously and directed customers and employees to use the toilets at The Canopy.
New...
Lane Cove Valentine’s Day 2026 Gift and Dining Ideas
Do you have a partner who celebrates Valentine's Day?
Read this article if you want to score big brownie points from your partner.
Do not read this article if your partner thinks Valentine’s Day is made...
Lane Cove Theatre Company Presents Calendar Girls
The Lane Cove Theatre Company’s first production of the year is Calendar Girls.
This production is a perfect way to start the 2026 Lane Cove Theatre Company's Season.
Calendar Girls premiered in the United Kingdom in...
Strike Force Sweetenham Arrests a 22 Year Old Man for Alledgely Recruiting Youths to...
On Wednesday, 5th November 2025, Lane Cove Council, in conjunction with the North Shore Area Command Police, held a community workshop on safety in Lane Cove.
The speaker was Senior Constable Dom Trevor, the Crime Prevention...
NSW Parliamentary Inquiry Launched into Data Centres Rapid Expansions
Updated 1 February 2026.
A New South Wales parliamentary inquiry is underway to examine the rapid expansion of data centres across NSW, including their planning approvals, infrastructure requirements, and environmental impacts.
The NSW Legislative Council’s Public...